Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest
Touch down at Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport where a Uniworld representative will meet you if you've booked a group or private transfer. From there, you'll head to your hotel to settle in.
- Day 2
Bucharest
You have the full day to check out Bucharest on your own terms. Wander through Romania's capital at whatever pace works for you, seeing what catches your interest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 3
Bucharest to Giurgiu
Join a panoramic tour of Bucharest and see the People's Palace, which shows off the city's mix of Communist-era boldness, elegant 19th-century French-style buildings, and historic structures from the 1500s. Later, the motorcoach takes you to Giurgiu where your river ship is waiting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome Gala Dinner)
Included Activities
- Bucharest Communist Tour with People's Palace
Landmarks People's Palace - Day 4
Ruse
You'll dock in Ruse, Bulgaria's main Danube port, nicknamed 'Little Vienna' because of its 19th-century mansions and grand public buildings. Pick one excursion: head to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi villages for an authentic Bulgarian lunch, or walk around Ruse and visit Ivanovo and Basarbovo Monasteries.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi with Authentic Bulgarian Lunch
- Ruse Walking Tour with Ivanovo and Basarbovo Monasteries
Landmarks Ivanovo Monasteries Basarbovo Monasteries Veliko Tarnovo Arbanassi - Day 5
Vidin
Next up is Vidin, a medieval port town where Baba Vida fortress overlooks the Danube and marks Bulgaria's long history. You'll choose between visiting the Belogradchik red rock formations or spending time at a local winery for tastings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Belogradchik Red Rock Valley
- Dos Alamos Wine Estate Visit and Tasting
Landmarks Baba Vida Fortress Belogradchik Red Rock Valley Dos Alamos Wine Estate 
- Day 6
Iron Gates - Donji Milanovac - Golubac
The ship cruises through the Iron Gates gorge, one of the Danube's most dramatic sections. You'll get off to check out a Paleolithic site and the well-preserved 14th-century Golubac Castle, and you can spot Trajan's Plaque carved into the cliffs above. Pick one excursion: Lepenski Vir Archaeological Park and Golubac Castle, or a scenic hike to Kovilovo Viewpoint.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Lepenski Vir Archaeological Park and Golubac Castle
- Let's Go: Kovilovo Viewpoint Hike
Landmarks Iron Gates Gorge Trajan's Plaque Golubac Castle Lepenski Vir Archaeological Park Kovilovo Viewpoint - Day 7
Belgrade
Belgrade comes into view, one of Europe's oldest cities with 7,000 years behind it, and you'll see how its complicated past merges with modern energy. By evening, there's a concert at Kalemegdan Fortress. For an extra activity, take a city tour of the Royal Grounds or join a guided bike tour to see Belgrade the way locals do.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Nights Out: Kalemegdan Fortress Concert
Optional Activities
- Belgrade City Tour with Visit to the Royal Grounds of Karadjordjevic Dynasty Palace
- Let's Go: "I Bike Belgrade" Tour
Landmarks Kalemegdan Fortress Karadjordjevic Dynasty Palace 
- Day 8
Ilok - Aljmas
Welcome to Croatia! You'll dock in Vukovar, Croatia's largest port where the Danube and Vuka rivers meet. The country has rebuilt remarkably well and offers beautiful countryside, living folk traditions, and hearty local food. Choose between a walking tour of Osijek with home-hosted lunch and the Vuçedol Museum, or a panoramic Osijek tour with family restaurant lunch and Eltz Manor.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Osijek Walking Tour, Home-Hosted Lunch, and Vučedol Museum
- Osijek Panoramic Tour, Family Restaurant Lunch, and Eltz Manor
Landmarks Vučedol Museum Eltz Manor - Day 9
Budapest
You're in Budapest, Hungary's capital where Buda and Pest sit on opposite sides of the Danube, each with its own character. Pick one experience: a panoramic tour covering the main sights and a synagogue, a Communist-era tour, or exploring Underground Budapest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Gala Dinner)
Optional Activities
- Budapest Panoramic Highlights with Synagogue Visit
- Budapest Communist Tour
- Underground Budapest
Landmarks Budapest Synagogue 
- Day 10
Budapest
It's time to leave the ship. If you've booked a group or private transfer, you'll be driven to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for your flight. You can also stick around and add an optional post-cruise extension to Budapest if you want more time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional post-cruise extension in Budapest
